§ Patrick MercerTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many(a) Lieutenant-Colonels, (b) Majors, (c) Captains, (d) Sergeant-Majors (Warrant Officer Class II), (e) Sergeants and (f) Corporals there are meant to be in the Army; and how many there are at the latest date for which figures are available. [39195]
§ Mr. IngramThe following table shows the strengths, by rank, against the 2001 Manpower Planning Target.
Target figure Strength as at 1 February 2002 Lieutenant-Colonel 1,481 1,625 Major 4,673 4,555 Captain 4,893 4,181 Sergeant-Major (WO II) 4,435 4,962 Sergeant 11,190 10,212 Corporal 17,627 15,922 These figures do not include Lieutenant Colonels on the Special List (Lt Col (SL)), Warrant Officer Class I, Staff Sergeant or Lance Corporal.
The target figures for each rank are currently undergoing routine review; this will take into account the establishment changes made by individual budget holders since the 2001 targets were set. These establishment changes have, in particular, led to a marked increase in the requirement for staff officers at the rank of Major and Lieutenant Colonel.
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